La Crosse Metropolitan Area
Encyclopedia
The La Crosse Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of La Crosse and Houston
counties in Wisconsin
and Minnesota
, anchored by the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin
. The area is commonly defined as The Coulee Region. As of the 2010 census
, the MSA had a population of 133,665.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of La Crosse and Houston
Houston County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,718 people, 7,633 households, and 5,411 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile . There were 8,168 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile...
counties in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
and Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, anchored by the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
. The area is commonly defined as The Coulee Region. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, the MSA had a population of 133,665.
Counties
- La Crosse County, WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
- Houston CountyHouston County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 19,718 people, 7,633 households, and 5,411 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile . There were 8,168 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile...
, MinnesotaMinnesotaMinnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
Cities
Other principal cities/villages
- OnalaskaOnalaska, WisconsinOnalaska is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 18,097. It is part of the La Crosse Metropolitan Area....
(pop. 20,000) - HolmenHolmen, WisconsinHolmen is a village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,005 at the 2010 census. It is part of the La Crosse Metropolitan Area.-Geography:...
(pop. 10,000) - La CrescentLa Crescent, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,923 people, 1,940 households, and 1,367 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,634.4 people per square mile . There were 2,014 housing units at an average density of 668.6 per square mile...
(pop. 5,000) - West SalemWest Salem, WisconsinWest Salem is a village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, along the La Crosse River. It is part of the La Crosse Metropolitan Area. The population was 4,799 at the 2010 census.-History:...
(pop. 5,000)
Smaller suburbs
- BangorBangor, WisconsinBangor is a village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, along the La Crosse River. It is part of the La Crosse Metropolitan Area. The population was 1,459 at the 2010 census...
- Barre MillsBarre Mills, WisconsinBarre Mills is a small unincorporated community in the town of Barre in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- BurnsBurns, WisconsinBurns is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,119 at the 2010 census. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- CampbellCampbell, WisconsinCampbell is a town in the middle of the Mississippi River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,441 at the 2006 census....
- FarmingtonFarmington, La Crosse County, WisconsinFarmington is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,733 at the 2000 census. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The unincorporated communities of Burr Oak, Mindoro, and Stevenstown are in Farmington.-Landmarks:The Agger...
- French IslandFrench Island, WisconsinFrench Island is a census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,207 at the 2010 census. It lies on an island of a similar name, with which it is not coextensive; most of the island is part of the city of La Crosse, but all are part of the La Crosse...
- GreenfieldGreenfield, La Crosse County, WisconsinGreenfield is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,538 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of St...
- HamiltonHamilton, WisconsinHamilton is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,301 at the 2000 census. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.- Origin of the town's name :The Town of Hamilton was named by John M...
- HollandHolland, La Crosse County, WisconsinHolland is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,756 at the 2010 census. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The unincorporated community of Council Bay is located in the town.-History:...
- MedaryMedary, WisconsinMedary is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,455 at the 2006 census. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- MindoroMindoro, WisconsinMindoro is a small unincorporated community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, in the town of Farmington. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Landmarks:...
- Rockland
- ShelbyShelby, WisconsinShelby is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,592 at the 2006 census.-Geography:...
- StevenstownStevenstown, WisconsinStevenstown is a small unincorporated community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, in the town of Farmington. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Landmarks:...
- WashingtonWashington, La Crosse County, WisconsinWashington is a town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 738 at the 2000 census...